Are you still drinking instant coffee? Learn more about American coffee

Austrian writer Stefan Zweig once said a famous saying: " If I am not at home, I am in a cafe; if I am not in a cafe, I am on my way to a cafe. " Coffee is a "preference that suits everyone's preferences and a lifestyle that suits all lifestyles." There are many flavors of coffee. A psychologist once conducted a survey on 1,000 people who drink coffee regularly. The results showed that people who like to drink American coffee seem to be direct and practical and like to keep things simple, but they are actually people who pay attention to details and quality of life.

So the question is: How to choose an American coffee machine that suits you?

American coffee machine principle

Hot water is dripped onto the coffee powder to extract the coffee, and the extracted coffee will drip into the glass coffee pot below. Therefore, American coffee machines are usually divided into two layers, the coffee powder is placed in a funnel-shaped container equipped with a filter, the lower layer is a glass or ceramic coffee pot, and the cold water is in another separate compartment. When starting, heat the cold water to about 90 degrees Celsius and slowly pour it into the funnel-shaped container, so that the hot water passes through the coffee powder and flows into the coffee pot below, thereby brewing coffee.

Compared with Italian coffee machines, American coffee machines have simpler functions and are very easy to operate. You can drink delicious coffee with just a click. They are much more portable than Italian coffee machines and are very suitable for home use. Some American coffee machines can use both beans and powder, and have a variety of flavors and concentrations to meet different taste requirements.

Although some American coffee machines can also meet the needs of different tastes, they are not as comprehensive as Italian coffee machines in terms of functions and taste. They cannot be used to make fancy coffees, and are not recommended for people with high taste requirements. Therefore, the use of American coffee machines is somewhat limited and is only limited to people who do not have high taste requirements.

Be sure to read this when buying an American coffee machine

First of all, you should pay attention to the material of the machine, that is, the quality of the plastic . The choice of plastic must be food safe. In addition, many people may smell a strong smell of plastic when using American machines, which is because the plastic used is not good. With good plastic, you can basically not smell the smell of plastic when making coffee. However, in order to reduce costs, some domestic factories currently use recycled plastics to produce mostly black. Black can cover up some impurities in the recycled materials. If the machine is made white, it can better show the quality of the materials. In addition, you should also pay attention to the thickness of the plastic of the machine. Some machines may be made very thin to reduce costs, and you can clearly feel it by pressing or pressing with your fingers. Thin walls are prone to damage, and thin walls will also make the plastic smell more prominent when heated.

Secondly, when purchasing a machine, you must choose a multi-hole hot water outlet . The more and finer the holes, the better. Generally, at least 9 holes are required. Many American multi-hole machines are like this. At present, many American machines sold online and many machines in domestic shopping malls have a single hole for water outlet, which is very unreasonable. A large hole for hot water outlet can easily lead to excessive extraction in the middle and insufficient extraction at the edge. If it is a single hole for hot water outlet, it will seriously affect the extraction effect. There are many ways for American coffee machine owners to heat. Adding a flow limiting valve or increasing the power is to make the water temperature higher and heat faster; better machines will use a semi-enclosed heating method similar to a boiler: the stainless steel boiler contains a spiral heating copper tube. The water temperature of this American machine can reach 92-96 degrees when brewing coffee. The water flowing out of the general American machine is only more than 80 degrees, which is obviously too cold for coffee. If the water temperature is solved, consider how to make the coffee powder fully soaked in hot water. Generally, filter paper is used. If it can be equipped with a gold filter net similar to Swissgold, the effect will be better.

Finally, American coffee machines, whether they are the simplest or have electronic control functions, will have an automatic keep warm function. That is, when the water is finished boiling while making coffee, the machine can enter the automatic keep warm state without turning it off. In order to drink as much coffee aroma as possible, an American coffee machine with a lower keep warm temperature is recommended. Of course, it is best to be able to brew and drink immediately.

Philips American Coffee Machine

Advantages: The detachable two-in-one coffee pot and water tank design allows for easy filling of coffee powder and water.

Note: No grinding function.

Product Design: This Philips American coffee machine won the IF Design Award in 2013. It has an automatic shut-off function that turns off the machine 2 hours after brewing to save energy. Its drip-stop function allows you to interrupt the brewing process at any time. The product also has a water level gauge, which makes it easy to know how many cups of coffee can be brewed with the water added to the water tank.

Donlim Home Coffee Machine

Advantages: The visual water tank scale makes it easy to control the amount of water used and add it in time. The filter and basket are separated, which is easy to clean and has a longer service life. The large-capacity bean box and the sealed lid can isolate the air well and retain its freshness.

Note: It is recommended to use freshly ground coffee.

Product design: The home coffee machine from Donlim has one-touch grinding and brewing, which makes operation easier. Three different concentrations and multiple grinding levels can be adjusted as needed to meet the taste needs of multiple people. The 2-hour heat preservation function better preserves the taste of the coffee.

Hamilton American Coffee Machine

Advantages: Sealed brewing system can maintain the taste and temperature of coffee for a long time. It has a built-in coffee storage and preservation system. It does not require a thermos pot, which saves the trouble of pouring and cleaning, and is more convenient to use.

Note: Allow the coffee machine to cool down before cleaning.

Product design: The gourmet coffee machine from Hamilton Beach has a variety of coffee modes to choose from, and the aroma of coffee can be set, so that the extracted coffee tastes better. The intelligent reservation function and automatic shutdown function are very user-friendly designs. The one-button cleaning function makes it easier to operate.

Electrolux American Coffee Machine

Advantages: All-stainless steel design, more durable, with LED screen, time display, clear buttons for easier operation. 24-hour timer function, two coffee concentrations to choose from, and heat preservation function to effectively preserve its taste.

Note: The panel is not waterproof.

Product design: The American coffee machine from Electrolux uses an activated carbon filter to filter impurities in the water. The shower-style water outlet design makes the brewed coffee taste more mellow. The detachable transparent water tank is convenient for adding water and cleaning, and it also has an automatic descaling function.

ACA fully automatic American coffee machine

Advantages: 5 levels of freshly ground coffee to choose from, intelligent brewing system to effectively prevent over-extraction of coffee. LCD display for better observation, timing and heat preservation functions to make brewing coffee easier. Large-capacity water tank to meet the needs of multiple people.

Note: The number of cups on the control panel refers to the number of cups of coffee beans.

Product design: ACA's fully automatic American coffee machine has a double-layer seal on the bean grinder to preserve the freshness of the coffee. It is paired with a fine filter to make the coffee taste purer. The anti-drip device is very user-friendly. The large-capacity coffee pot is more convenient for multiple people to drink.

MORPHY RICHARDS American Coffee Machine

Advantages: The number of cups can be adjusted according to needs, and the water output can be intelligently and accurately controlled. One-touch grinding, conical grinder, low heat generation, will not destroy the freshness of the coffee. There are 8 levels of grinding coarseness to choose from.

Note: The concentration setting is not obvious.

Product design: American coffee machine from MORPHY RICHARDS, 24-hour pre-set brewing function, making it more convenient to use. 2-hour automatic keep warm function, better maintain the taste of coffee, and a ring tone after making coffee. The stainless steel body is not easy to scratch, and the visual water gauge is convenient for cleaning and checking the water in the water tank.